This report confirms that problem gambling among women in Canada is an important public health concern. A public health model was used to understand the relation between types and frequency of gambling activities and problem gambling among women in Canada.
Study: Black women with gambling problems outnumber men NEW
This 2010 article from the
South Florida Times reports on statistics from the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG).
Women Problem Gamblers Want More
Historically, research into problem gambling has focused upon men, with a male-centered focus upon education, prevention, and treatment. This resulted in a misconception that women do not develop problems with gambling. The women in this study reported they were more comfortable in an all-female counseling environment, and would prefer this setting as opposed to a gender-mixed group.
This 2009 research study explores gender differences in gambling behaviour within the public health model with specific focus on the social attractions and consequences of gambling. It uses concept mapping to look at compare the differences and similarities in the conceptual frameworks of male and female gamblers.
Women and Pokie Machines
Fact sheets examining the friendly environment surrounding VLT venues, reasons why women play VLT games, the various negative impacts that women may face when dealing with VLT gambling issues, and recommended interventions.
Towards a Better Understanding of Women Who Problem Gamble
A guidebook for treatment professional’s working with female gambling populations. Includes recommendations on how professionals can make a difference. The site informs the reader of gender differences in gambling motives and behaviors and provides general facts on women gamblers and barriers preventing women from seeking treatment.
Women and Gambling: Resources for Professionals
Dubois indicates that the risk factors for, and treatment needs of, women who are experiencing gambling problems are different than those of men. Therefore, says Dubois, it is important to recognize and appreciate the unique needs and issues of women who gamble. Includes some of the indicators of problem gambling, treatment recommendations, and suggested references.
This article begins with a general overview of older women in Canada and goes on to discuss various topics including an analysis of seniors in gambling prevalence studies, gender differences in preferred gambling activities, types of problem gambling within the older adult population, motives behind older women’s gambling, risk factors for problem gambling among older female population, consequences of problem gambling among older women, and various treatment considerations when dealing with the unique population of older female gamblers.
